Building Inspector

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TITLE: Building Inspector

DEPARTMENT: Planning

REPORTS TO: City Planner

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular Full-time, Non-Exempt

SUMMARY:

Ensures buildings within the City comply with local, state, and national building codes, zoning regulations, contract specifications and safety protocols.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reviews all building plans and permit applications; ensures that permits are properly issued.
Conducts field inspections from foundation to finish of construction.
Enforces compliance with city ordinances pertaining to land use regulations.
Inspects buildings for commercial use and approves issuance of certificates of occupancy.
Serves as staff liaison for the Plumbing, Electrical and Building Standards boards and attends meetings as needed.
Assists with code enforcement issues and stormwater issues as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Ability to understand and interpret city ordinances.
Possess a good working knowledge of construction, plumbing, and electrical installation as well as building, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and fire codes.
Knowledge of how to read building plans and interpret building, plumbing and electrical codes.
Ability to identify codes that are outdated and revise and rewrite codes in compliance with city ordinances.
Good oral and listening skills and ability to communicate effectively with the public.
Demonstrates sound judgment with the ability to balance openness, fairness, and decisiveness.
Ability to gather relevant information and make reasonable decisions in compliance with applicable governmental regulations and seeks guidance when appropriate.
Works independently with initiative while contributing effectively as a part of a team.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR TRAINING REQUIRED:

High School Diploma or GED.
Employment background with licensing in one or more of the trades regulated by the City of Poplar Bluff.
Ten years’ experience in or with all phases of building construction.
International Code Council (ICC) certified in residential and commercial building codes (or the ability to test and become certified within 12 months of hire date).
Ability to stay current in the fields of plumbing, electricity, and construction to remain abreast of new requirements and codes.
Possess knowledge of Missouri’s laws regarding public property rights.

Applications and resumes can be submitted via www.poplarbluff-mo.gov or at City Hall, 501 Vine Street, Poplar Bluff, MO. The City of Poplar Bluff is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Residency requirement: must live within Butler County, or in the adjacent Missouri Counties of Ripley, Wayne, Carter, Stoddard and Dunklin, but not more than forty-five (45) miles from the Butler County line.

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Building Inspector